Brights in Fall

First off, today was a better day, so thank God for that.  Ended with some spectacular, albeit, unexpected news, so that was just the cherry on top!  Funny how things can turn around on a dime :)

I had a comment on my Facebook page for WorkdayWeekend that asked, basically, if pastels and brights can be worn in fall and winter.  My answer was a resounding "Absolutely, yes!" so with that in mind, I put this outfit together this morning.  Like I've mentioned before, I try and purchase items that can be worn year round.  Of course there are a few sweaters and furs thrown into the mix, but for the most part, I love to put together pieces from all seasons.  You've seen every item I'm wearing in today's post on the blog before, actually.  To avoid looking like an Easter egg in, which I find perfect acceptable when it's warm out, it's nice to pair brights with similar shades of jewel tones.  You know I wear my J.Crew Linen Tippy Sweater all the dang time, so I wanted to show it paired with maroon (whoop!) jeans to make it appropriate for fall.  Although my vest is kelly green, it's still a fall item, and I felt very cheerful today in such bold and fun colors.  Maybe that was me sending the universe a message that I needed a happy day.  

Hope yours was happy, as well!

Sweater: J.Crew Linen Tippi Sweater (cashmere option)

Blouse: J.Crew Liberty Perfect Shirt (thrifted) and new print

Vest: thrifted, similar at Target!

Denim: F21 Zippered Denim Ankle Skinnies

Bag: Louis Vuitton Musette Salsa (ret.)

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Necklace: J.Crew Factory Brass-Plated Crystal Necklace

Bracelets:  J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, Kate Spade, Banana Republic (in store)

A First Time For Everything

Well, it finally happened.  I read all the time where other bloggers lose their content, photos, and other earth shattering problems, but I think to myself "How lucky am I that it never happens to me?"  Evidently, I forgot to knock on wood...  I had taken several photos yesterday morning that turned out really great and they literally vanished into thin air after I had downloaded and edited them!  WTH?  I've done everything but take my MacBook apart to look inside.  I thought this is why people get Macs in the first place?  I will admit that I'm a dummy when it comes to Apple products, so they are most likely sitting on my desktop, but I am still sad that they're gone :(  Have fun with this outfit post!  I would have been WAY better!

Dress: J.Crew Maritime Dress, n.l.a. but here it is in you can fit into girls

Blouse: J.Crew Liberty Perfect Shirt (thrifted here!) and new print

Boots: Hunter Original Tall Rain Boot in Fuschia via Nordstrom Rack

Bag: LV

Necklaces: J.Crew, West Avenue via Max and Chloe

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave Link, vintage Hermes, F21

Ring: F21 (old)